Launch Ramp and Public Hoist

Public Hoist on Wharf II

Boaters can get their boats into the water through the free boat ramp in the Marina or the public hoist on the Municipal Wharf. Monterey Marina has a 3-ton token operated boat hoist located on Municipal Wharf II.

The hoist is available 24-hours a day 7-days a week, except for required repair, maintenance and inspection periods. Customers must read the operating and safety instructions and complete a short instruction brief before they are allowed to operate the hoist. After your certification you will be issued an electronic key to activate the hoist in 15 minute intervals. You will be billed $1.50 for each interval used. Stop by the Harbor Office to pick up an instruction package and schedule training with a member of the Harbor Maintenance Staff.

Parking Information

Pull through trailer / vehicle parking is available in the Waterfront Lot #2 and the Depot Lot. In the Waterfront Lot #2 there are 25 metered pull through spaces reserved for vehicles with trailers from midnight to 9 a.m.

The Harbormaster Office also sells daily parking permits for the Waterfront Lot #2 for $12.00 per day, for a double space pull through. Permits may be purchased in advance and for multiple days. More parking information

From Hwy 1 Going South
Take the Del Monte Avenue exit; continue on Del Monte Avenue for several blocks. The entrance to Monterey Harbor is at Figueroa Street on your right-hand side.

From Hwy 1 Going North
Take the Aguajito Road exit, turn left at the first traffic signal intersection, which is Aguajito Road, and continue under Highway 1 and cross Fremont Street. At the next traffic signal intersection, which is Del Monte Avenue, turn left. Continue down Del Monte Avenue to Figueroa Street. The entrance to Monterey Harbor is at Figueroa Street. Turn right on Figueroa and left into the parking lot.